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Ice Cream + Cake Roll Pairings You Need to Try This Summer

"Ice Cream & Cake Roll Pairings You Need to Try this Summer" - main blog image - background is of two bowls filled with different kinds of ice cream.

Summertime is the season for cool, creamy, and indulgent treats. And, if you ask us, nothing hits that sweet spot quite like pairing ice cream with cake. Want to make the classic combo even better? Use Dutch Apron® Bakery Cake Rolls to make incredibly easy desserts that feel elevated without the extra work.

Chocolate Tiramisu Balls

Chocolate Tiramisu Balls on a cutting board and serving tray. There are also various kitchen instruments, cocoa, and a cup of coffee.

These Chocolate Tiramisu Balls combine rich chocolate cake with espresso, mascarpone, and a hint of cocoa for a simple take on the classic dessert. Everything comes together in a soft, dough-like mixture that’s rolled and finished with a light coating of cocoa powder.

S’mores Chocolate Cake

A S'mores Chocolate Cake on a marble serving tray. In the background is a tray with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. There are also gold serving utensils.

This dessert layers rich chocolate cake with smooth ganache and a hint of graham cracker crunch for that classic campfire-inspired flavor. It’s finished with a light, fluffy marshmallow meringue that’s toasted to golden perfection.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie in a pie dish next to a plate, gold serving utensils, and a bowl of pretzels.

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie layers a salty-sweet pretzel and cake roll crust with a smooth chocolate base and a light, creamy peanut butter filling. It’s an easy crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a casual night at home as it does for sharing with friends.

Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake

A slice of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake on a marble serving platter. The platter is on a large table with a green tablecloth. Also on the table are gold candlesticks, forks, and bowls of pistachios.

This Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake combines rich chocolate cake lightly soaked in coffee with a crisp, buttery kataifi and pistachio cream filling for a layered dessert that’s full of flavor. It’s a great recipe to try if you love bold chocolate flavor paired with creamy, crunchy elements in every bite.

Hot Chocolate Cake Roll

Hot Chocolate Cake Roll

A Chocolate Crème Cake Roll is covered with hot chocolate frosting and topped with marshmallows to create a wonderfully decadent and addicting flavor combination. It’s guaranteed to help carry you through these long winter nights and into the sunny days of spring.

Chocolate Truffle Pinecones

Chocolate Truffle Pinecones on a gold serving platter surrounded by winter decor.

An easy, no-bake dessert made with rich chocolate cake and frosting that gets shaped into festive pinecones and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. They look impressive but come together with minimal ingredients and simple steps.

Sparkling Mini Parfaits

New Year's Eve Desserts - Sparkling Mini Parfaits surrounded by confetti, napkins, spoons, New Year's Eve hat, and noisemaker

Elegant and easy to assemble, this holiday indulgence is filled with a wonderful combination of flavors. Top with sparklers when you serve it for an extra festive New Year’s Eve feel.

Baked Alaska Christmas Tree

Baked Alaska Christmas Tree surrounded by Christmas decorations and fairy lights.

Featuring layers of chocolate and peppermint ice cream wrapped inside a rich, chocolatey base and topped with snowy, toasted meringue, this dessert is crafted to delight guests and elevate any holiday celebration.

Chocolate Apple Cake Balls

A basket of Chocolate Apple Cake Balls surrounded by various school supplies.

These bite-sized desserts are fun, festive, and surprisingly simple to make. Shaped like little red apples and made with a rich Chocolate Crème Cake Roll, they’re perfect for lunchbox treats, classroom parties, or thoughtful gifts for teachers.

Homemade Pistachio Cream Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 c. raw, unsalted pistachios, shelled
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. whole milk or cream, divided
  • 4 oz. high-quality white chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pistachios and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Rub pistachios in the towel to remove the skins. Discard the skins and let the pistachios dry completely.
  3. Melt butter with 1/4 c. milk until hot. Add white chocolate and stir until fully melted.
  4. Add pistachios to a blender with powdered sugar and salt. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture.
  5. Blend until a paste forms. Slowly add remaining milk, a few tablespoons at a time, until smooth and creamy.
  6. Blend on high for 30-60 seconds, scraping sides as needed.
  7. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade Whipped Topping Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.